Votes at a glance: shelter funding reallocation, nursing‑home line of credit, opioid grants, veterans proclamation

At its Nov. 4 meeting the Bradley County Commission approved multiple measures summarized below.

Reallocation to emergency shelter — Approved, 14‑0
Commissioner Sam Blake moved that $96,000 previously designated under an affordable housing category be repurposed to support the Cleveland Bradley County Emergency Shelter’s ongoing operations; the finance committee had recommended the redirection. Commissioner Winters seconded the motion. Commissioners discussed the shelter’s long‑running search for property to expand and federal funding uncertainties cited by shelter leadership; the roll call recorded 14 in favor, 0 opposed.

Line of credit for Bradley Healthcare and Rehab Center — Approved, 14‑0
A resolution authorized director Scott Oliver of the county‑supported Bradley Healthcare and Rehab Center to apply for a line of credit with First Horizon Bank not to exceed $500,000 and to execute necessary documents. The motion was put in formal motion by a member of the finance committee and seconded by Commissioner Mike Hughes; vote 14‑0.

Opioid settlement allocations — Approved, 14‑0
The finance committee recommended and the commission approved distributions from the county’s opioid settlement fund (amounts in thousands): The Bridge $30,000; Boys & Girls Club $10,000; Bradley Prevention Coalition $160,000; Cleveland Bradley County Emergency Shelter $30,000; Foundation House $35,000; Caring Place $45,000; Willow Bend Farms $20,000. The mayor was authorized to notify recipients and invite resubmission of proposals reflecting awarded amounts.

Veterans proclamation — Approved, 14‑0
The mayor presented a joint proclamation recognizing November as a month to honor veterans transitioning from active service and encouraging residents and businesses to display green lights in windows; the commission approved the proclamation unanimously. The mayor said the gazebo will be lit with green lights starting the following evening in observance of Veterans Week.

Consent agenda and other routine items — Approved, 14‑0
The consent agenda and other routine committee items were approved without discussion.